Bath will be treated to a full fifteen days of foodie heaven as The Great Bath Feast kicks off this Saturday.

The annual event gives locals and visitors the chance to taste an array of international new flavours, attend culinary experiences and explore new skills.

How long is it on for?

The festival is on from Saturday, September 23- Sunday, October 8.

What is happening at the festival?

Gastronomic delights are happening all over Bath and tickets are selling out fast!

Here are some of the highlights events.

1. Nadiya Hussain’s Bake Me a Festive Story

Iconic Great British Bake Off winner, Nadiya Hussain will be stopping off at Bath Children’s Literature Festival to share her favourite recipes and stories from her new family cookbook and storybook compilation, Nadiya’s Bake Me a Festive Story .

Photographer: Adam Lawrence

Younger members of the audience will be encouraged to help her with some biscuit decorating.

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Chef, comedian and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli will be talking curry, beer and cocktails in this special foodie event.

Photograph: Matt Short

As well as Hardeep’s hilarious anecdotes, customers will also get food (think Butter Chicken, Three Lentil Dal and Seasonal Veg of the Day, with rice, apple & mint raita and a chutney), plus a beer and a cocktail!

Any excess of food will be given to local homeless charity Julian House.

When: Thursday, October 5.

Price : £17.50 per ticket and includes show, dinner, a cocktail and a beer.

3. 20th Anniversary Celebrations at Bath Farmers' Market

Green Park Station will be awash with local chefs cooking up celebratory dishes, soured from Bath's local producers.

When: Saturday, September 23/ 9am-1.30pm

Price: FREE

4. The Great Bath Persian Feast

Sample the glorious cuisine and hospitality of Persia and Azerbaijan. Join Simi for a cookery course that will have you creating traditional dishes such as jewelled rice, aubergine dip and saffron chicken. Yum!

When: Saturday, September 23/ Saturday, September 30/ Saturday, October 7

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This is a real treat for those who love fine dining. Join Vito Scaduto MCA at The Bath Priory for a talk and four course Michelin starred dinner paired with wines from Tasca d’Almerita, a fine wine producing estate in Sicily founded in 1830.